| Tail Number / N-Number | N1973M |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 21572 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C85-8 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SCRUGGS JOHN S |
| Street | PO BOX 557 |
| City | HAZLEHURST |
| State | GA |
| Zip Code | 31539-0557 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Jeff Davis County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2008-03-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-03-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50302371 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A184F9 |